AKS 6A/B Solutions

Front

What is the effect of stirring on the rate of dissolving a solute in a solvent?

Back

The rate of dissolving of a solute in a solvent is faster when the solute and solvent are stirred.

Front

What is an example of a nonelectrolyte?

Back

Sugar water is an example of a nonelectrolyte.

Front

What term describes the amount of material dissolved in a measure of liquid?

Back

Concentration.

Front

In a solution, what is the term for the substance that is dissolved?

Back

Solute.

Front

How does a solution become supersaturated?

Back

A solution becomes supersaturated by dissolving more solute than it should be able to.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

Front

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

Back

A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

Front

What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

Back

The solubility of most solids increases as temperature increases.

Front

What is an electrolyte?

Back

An electrolyte is a substance that dissociates into ions in solution and can conduct electricity.

Front

What is the definition of a saturated solution?

Back

A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature.